Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1) Creation and maintenance of Advisory Group - Advisory group (of 5 or more individuals) should be formed within 45 days of the contract execution - Advisory group should provide input on all aspects of the Certification process. - Majority of the advisory group (3 or more individuals) should be Behavioral Health peers in recovery from a substance use or mental health challenge or an immediate family member of an individual with a substance use or mental health challenge. - Should include one representative from the Division of Behavioral Health - Should include one or more Community Behavioral Health Center services organization representatives - Advisory group should meet face-to-face at a minimum quarterly. The offeror may propose how often they would schedule meetings, and whether they would be face-to-face or via webinar. The state anticipates increased frequency during the first year of the project. - Contractor is responsible for the cost of any required Advisory Group related travel. 2) Policy and Procedures for Certifying Peer Support Specialists (Anticipated to be completed within 6 months of contract execution) Policy and Procedures must address the following: - Eligibility Requirements For Provisional Certification o Description of what is required in the application Training requirement (developed in conjunction with DBH)